If we learn anything from tales like “Bluebeard” and “How the Devil Married Three Sisters,” it’s that the real crime is not disobedience or even murder–it’s lack of caution. After all, the only reason anyone in those stories got caught–both the women and their homicidal husbands–wasn’t stellar detective work, but their own carelessness in tracking blood around or giving people access to their murder-room.

What I like best about this tale–besides, you know, all the killing and trickery it involves–is that there are so many tales featuring murderous suitors brought to justice.

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This blog is written by Amanda Cibulka, who entered the dark labyrinth of lore and legend years ago, and has been lost there ever since. Come on in. Bring your own thread, and try not to to trip on any bones.More